Risks Posed by Disruptive Technologies: Lessons from CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
Board members must become aware of the numerous challenges, and potential opportunities, posed by what is an unprecedented wave of game changing technologies happening at the same time in order to meet their responsibilities to shareholders. Many of these disruptive technologies, driverless cars and trucks, AI, robotics, wearables, virtual reality, to name a few, were on display at this years' CES. CES offered more than just a glimpse into what is now being developed and what is coming that you need to be aware of as directors. We are fortunate to have at our breakfast program, a diverse panel of CEO's and board members who are on the front lines of dealing with these issues. The panel will be led by Erin Essenmacher, Chief Programming Officer, NACD, who attended CES and interviewed leading authorities on what our realities will be tomorrow morning, as well as the day after, and produced the very helpful NACD CESÂ® 2018 Experience videos.
Panelists
Maureen Conners Board Director, Fashion Incubator SF at Macy's Union Square
John Hotta Corporate Board Directior
John Osborn CEO, OMD USA
Moderator
Erin Essenmacher Chief Programming Officer, National Association of Corporate Directors

Join your peers for this complimentary webinar series designed to demonstrate how you and your board can use the NACD Key Agreed Principles to strengthen your own governance model. Tune in to inform your own practices and to stay on top of changes in the boardroom environment—your shareowners, management and boardroom colleagues will thank you.

What is SASB and Why Should You Care?
Environmental, social, and governance matters all contribute to form an organization's sustainability reporting. This area of SEC disclosure and corporate reporting is increasing in interest and demand. Employees, supply chain partners, and investors are all interested in the additional color that this reporting provides. Join the NACD Minnesota Chapter as Mr. Hirth and our guest panel explore the following questions:
What is the Sustainability Accounts Standard Board (SASB), how was it formed, and what are its mission and activities?

Why are institutional investors interested in and, in some cases, demanding these additional disclosures?

What does the SEC already require in terms of sustainability reporting?
How are the SASB suggested disclosures developed by industry and what are they?
What is the current state of sustainability reporting within and outside of Form 10-K?
Why might you consider this reporting and activity to enhance the value of your organization?

How are non-public companies approaching sustainability and reporting, and what benefits are they seeing?
What questions about sustainability should directors be asking in 2018?

The governance of non-profits has increasingly evolved to the levels of sophistication and complexity similar to those at public companies. Our panel will discuss issues facing non-profits and their boards today - from the selection and recruitment of board members to the expectations of the role boards play in such areas as strategy and fundraising. We expect a lively and timely discussion. An important dimension will be representation from the Attorney General's office.

In recent years since the 2008 financial crisis, the legal environment of corporations has changed significantly, namely with regard to increased regulation, technology advances, globalization and more. Increasingly, General Counsel has a seat at the governance table, to avoid corporate legal mistakes. Determining General Counselâ€™s level of independence, reporting structure, resources and remuneration are as important to their function as the decisions it makes.
Join NACD Philadelphia as we discuss the benefits, best practices and procedures for including General Counsel in the boardroom.

Every company in every industry are facing a much more complex challenge of charting their value creation future. There is an emerging set of thoughtware and insights on how best to co-create the pathways and plans between boards and their management teams. Led by David Nour, the author of several breakthrough books and most recently, "Co-create," we have a panel of leading thoughtware leaders and practitioners to unpack some of the latest best practices to ensure preparedness and success.

Gender diversity increases corporate bottom lines and enhances board effectiveness. Women fuel a huge amount of our economy and have clear insights into purchasing motivations and customer experiences that can drive business strategies and long-term company profitability. Yet, women struggle to land board positions. Why? Are qualified women hard to find? Are men being left out of the conversation?
Join your fellow directors in an interactive conversation with one of the nation's most highly recognized business and governance women leaders, Linda Rabbitt, Chairman and CEO of rand* corporation. Jim Schleckser will serve as program moderator in helping spotlight the governance imperatives in this high-profile topic from a 360Â° perspective.

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